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Saint-Joseph, QC

Quebec · Montreal Metro

Saint-Joseph is a small town in Quebec with a population of 2,576. Residents earn $71,452 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,576 Population 65/sq mi density
$71,452 Median Income $44,112 per capita
$230,186 Home Value
$647 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,452 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,186 home value, $647/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $71,452
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $230,186
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $647
44% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Saint-Joseph Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,576
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,452
Per Capita$44,112
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.9%
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$230,186
Rent$647
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units1,030
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (5°C)
Rain39.0 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute26 min

Is Saint-Joseph a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Saint-Joseph receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Saint-Joseph offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Saint-Joseph is $71,452, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Saint-Joseph is $230,186, 18% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 265 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 14.4 inches of snow.

Saint-Joseph has a population of 2,576 with a density of 65 people per square mile, spread across 39.7 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (97.8%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 6.6% of residents, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

Population

2,576
Total Population
65
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
39.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 6.6%
92% below US avg
Spanish 88.1%
557% above US avg
Other Languages 5.3%

Social Characteristics

Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Saint-Joseph is $71,452, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,112 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $848, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 80 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 20.6% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Saint-Joseph vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,452
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,112
Avg Weekly Wage$848

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg
Establishments (County)80

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Saint-Joseph is $230,186, 18% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $647 (44% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,030 total housing units in the city. 27.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$230,186
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$647
44% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units1,030

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Saint-Joseph receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Saint-Joseph vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area39.7 sq mi (102.7 km²)
Population Density65/sq mi
Coordinates45.9582°N, 73.2203°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Oct 2, 2024.

Mar 14, 1996 7 km WNW of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.5 94 km
May 17, 1991 7 km WNW of Rigaud, Canada M4.4 105 km
May 24, 1997 6 km W of Saint-Adolphe-d'Howard, Canada M4.2 93 km
Oct 31, 1999 7 km SW of Morin-Heights, Canada M4.2 86 km
Apr 18, 1998 4 km N of Plantagenet, Canada M4.1 144 km
Aug 6, 2000 7 km SSW of La Minerve, Canada M4.0 137 km
Nov 17, 1992 16 km ENE of Saint-André-Avellin, Canada M4.0 129 km
Oct 10, 2012 7 km ESE of Verchères, Canada M3.9 23 km
Jul 30, 1993 1 km NE of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Canada M3.9 105 km
Mar 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Hawkesbury, Canada M3.9 109 km
Feb 11, 2002 2 km WNW of Notre-Dame-des-Prairies, Canada M3.8 22 km
Jul 5, 1991 7 km WSW of Sainte-Martine, Canada M3.8 96 km
Nov 16, 1993 5 km SSE of Saint-Édouard, Canada M3.8 89 km
Oct 6, 2000 1 km WSW of Ormstown, Canada M3.8 111 km
Jul 30, 1998 0 km ENE of Lac-Simon, Canada M3.8 119 km
Sep 23, 1993 11 km SE of La Conception, Canada M3.8 108 km
Sep 1, 2024 5 km SE of Pierreville, Canada M3.8 37 km
Nov 6, 2012 Ontario-Quebec border region, Canada M3.7 114 km
Jan 9, 2006 2 km ESE of Franklin, Canada M3.7 116 km
Sep 12, 1995 8 km S of Brownsburg-Chatham, Canada M3.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 2.4 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.2 in

Saint-Joseph has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 86.5% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density65/sq mi
Total Area39.7 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone86.5%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home20.6%

Schools in Saint-Joseph

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
École La Source D'Autray (Primaire)
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Radio Stations near Saint-Joseph

29 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
ICI Radio-Canada Première Montréal news, talk AAC 128 kbps
CJAD 800 local news, news talk MP3 48 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Première - Montréal, QC radio publique AAC 48 kbps
CHMP 985 FM talk MP3
BPM sports 91.9 sports MP3 64 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique - Montréal, QC blues, classical AAC 48 kbps
PunkRockRadio.ca post-punk, punk MP3 192 kbps
CKLX-FM 91.9 "BPM Sports" Montreal, QC bpm sports, sports AAC 48 kbps
Techno.FM techno MP3 320 kbps
CFNJ misc AAC+ 80 kbps
CBC Radio One - Montreal, QC (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
ICI Musique - Montréal AAC 48 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii japanese, japanese idols MP3 128 kbps
J-Pop Powerplay Kawaii (http) idol, japanese MP3 128 kbps
CFNV "AM 940" Montreal, QC classic hits, oldies MP3 128 kbps
CIRA-FM 91.3 "Radio Ville Marie", Montreal, QC catholic, religious MP3 192 kbps
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (128K MP3) classical MP3 128 kbps
CFQR 600 Montreal, QC classic hits, news talk MP3 160 kbps
CKUT-FM 90.3 McGill University - Montreal, QC campus radio, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CKAC 730 "Radio Circulation" Montreal traffic information MP3
CJPB-FM 90.7 "La Voix de St-Lo" Saint-Laurent, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
CIBL-FM 101.5 Montreal, QC radio communautaire MP3 128 kbps
Magic FM Montreal AAC 128 kbps
CJSQ "Radio Classique" Montreal, QC web stream (320K MP3) classical MP3 320 kbps
CKUT 90.3 FM alternative, campus radio MP3 192 kbps
Radio Canada Ici Musique Classique - Montreal, QC classical AAC 48 kbps
Radio Sport Montréal MP3
Gravity House deep house, house AAC+ 160 kbps
CJLM-FM "O 103.5" Joliette, QC adult contemporary, adulte contemporain MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Saint-Joseph

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biophare
Centre des arts contemporains du Québec à Sorel-Tracy
Maison des Gouverneurs
Musée d'art de Joliette
Musée Gilles Villeneuve

Libraries in Saint-Joseph

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque0.0
Bibliothèque «Le Survenant»0.0
Bibliothèque Adélard-Lambert0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Ours0.0
Bibliothèque de Saint-Paul0.0
Bibliotheque Jacqueline-Plante0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale0.0
Bibliothèque municipale de Berthierville0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale de St-Sulpice0.0
Bibliothèque Municipale St-Félix De Valois0.0
Bibliothèque municipale-scolaire Dansereau-Larose0.0
Bibliothèque Réjean Ducharme0.0
Bibliothèque Rina-Lasnier0.0
Bibliothèque Robert-Lussier0.0
Bibliothèque Sylvie-Thouin0.0
Bibliothèque Ubaldine-Dauphin0.0
Maison de la Culture0.0
Marie-Didace0.0

Farmers Markets in Saint-Joseph

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Omni - Entreprise M. Brazeau inc.

Gas Stations in Saint-Joseph

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Harnois
Sonic

Banks in Saint-Joseph

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desjardins

Breweries in Saint-Joseph

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brasserie Artisanale Maltström

Stadiums & Teams in Saint-Joseph

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Saint-Joseph

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Bromont Montagne d'Expérience 0.0 $0
Ski Mont Saint-Bruno 0.0 $0
Bois Duvernay 0.0 $0
Chez Ti-Jean ski de fond 0.0 $0
Ski Montcalm 0.0 $0
Ski Montagne coupée 0.0 $0
Centre d’excellence acrobatique de Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0
Station touristique Val Saint-Côme 0.0 $0

Airports Near Saint-Joseph

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International AirportYULLarge Airport
Bromont (Roland Désourdy) AirportZBMMedium Airport
Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan AirportYHUMedium Airport
St Jean AirportYJNMedium Airport
Trois-Rivières AirportYRQMedium Airport
Bouthillier AirportSmall Airport
Farnham AirportSmall Airport
Grant AirportSmall Airport
Joliette AirportSmall Airport
L'Assomption AirportSmall Airport
Lac à la Perchaude AirportSmall Airport
Lac Agile (Mascouche) AirportSmall Airport
Lac-à-la-Tortue AirportSmall Airport
Louiseville AirportSmall Airport
Lourdes-de-Joliette AirportSmall Airport
Montreal / Aéroparc Île PerrotSmall Airport
Richelieu AirportSmall Airport
Richelieu/Messier AirportSmall Airport
Rougemont AirportSmall Airport
Saint-François-de-Laval (Laval Aviation)Small Airport
Saint-Hyacinthe AerodromeSmall Airport
Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie AerodromeSmall Airport
Sorel AirportSmall Airport
St-Dominique AirportSmall Airport
St-Esprit AerodromeSmall Airport
St-Louis-de-France AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathias AirportSmall Airport
St-Mathieu-De-Beloeil AirportSmall Airport
St-Michel-de-Napierville AirportSmall Airport
ULM Québec AerodromeSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Saint-Joseph

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Église Saint-Laurent-du Fleuve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint-Joseph

What is the population of Saint-Joseph?

Saint-Joseph has a population of 2,576 residents and is located in Quebec. The population density is 65 people per square mile, spread across 39.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Saint-Joseph expensive to live in?

The median household income is $71,452, 5% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $230,186 (18% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $647 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.2x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Saint-Joseph safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Saint-Joseph receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Saint-Joseph?

Saint-Joseph has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 11°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.0 inches, with 14.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Saint-Joseph?

The unemployment rate in Saint-Joseph is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $848. There are 80 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 20.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Saint-Joseph?

The median home value in Saint-Joseph is $230,186. For renters, the median monthly rent is $647. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Saint-Joseph?

32.9% of adults in Saint-Joseph hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Saint-Joseph?

The average commute in Saint-Joseph is 26 minutes. 86.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 20.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Saint-Joseph?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Saint-Joseph is 97.8% White. 6.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 88.1% speak Spanish.

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